If you are caring for a loved one and holding down a job, you are not alone. There are over 30 million American workers now dealing with the caregiving/work balancing act. Yet, as a society, we have not accepted aging & caregiving as a natural, normal part of life. For example, every other ... Views: 1635
In the United States, there are signs of beginning awareness of an issue that policymakers in Australia and the U.K. have recognized for years: More and more children are providing care for elders and other adult relatives with disabilities.
Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, founder and president ... Views: 2165
For millions of Americans, the reality of declining health of an older relative raises profound emotional, spiritual, and financial issues. And, unlike previous generations, today's 50-something sons and daughters face an additional challenge: juggling responsibilities for caregiving with paid ... Views: 1358